In today’s PGW primer, Colt Knost wants Donald Trump to put him out of his misery, Jimmy Walker’s wife gets an idea from Bethpage Black, Andy Sullivan explains why he and “Beef” are good for the game, Billy is back, and Paul Goydos shows confidence in his knowledge of golf.
Kaufman Spreading Awareness
Louisiana native Smylie Kaufman provided ribbons to help raise awareness of the people affected by the recent flooding.
Statement from @SmylieKaufman10 on players wearing purple ribbons in support of those affected by Louisiana floods: pic.twitter.com/lRpMeJ9cR5
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) August 26, 2016
Olympic Leftover
No word on if Wheaties is taking legal action.
It beats a bowl of cereal! pic.twitter.com/7fJTvRbxfq
— Olympic Golf (@OlympicGolf) August 26, 2016
Champions Tour Focus
After taking last week off, the Champions Tour is in Seattle starting Friday for the Boeing Classic. Billy Andrade is the defending Champion. The tournament is played at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, a Jack Nicklaus design.
Twitter Exchange of the Day
Champions Tour member Paul Goydos shot down an idea from a fan:
My knowledge of the golf swing would fit on a napkin https://t.co/7TaOB4iryj
— Paul Goydos (@PaulGoydosPGA) August 26, 2016
Although, he did have some good advice for this guy:
Hit where they mow. The shorter the grass, the better the shot https://t.co/E0WflErp60
— Paul Goydos (@PaulGoydosPGA) August 26, 2016
Shot of the Day
Paul Lawrie was stuck with a brutal, downhill lie, but made it look easy.
"They don't call him 'Chippy' because he likes French fries." https://t.co/nAzp4WuHpb
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 26, 2016
Although it wasn’t as bad a lie as this:
Some lies are trickier than others. pic.twitter.com/0kdVBOVsqu
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 26, 2016
Tweet of the Day
After shooting a four-over 75 in the first round, Colt Knost is not feeling good about his game at Bethpage Black. At 270.2 yards per drive, Knost ranks 197th out of 199 qualifying golfers, leading only David Toms and Darron Stiles. Fortunately, he has played well this year and went into the tournament 54th in the FedEx Cup standings, locking up a spot in Boston next week.
@realDonaldTrump can u build one of those walls around bethpage black to keep the short hitters out. We don't belong!!
— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) August 25, 2016
Caddy Fashion
John Daly might want to borrow him when Hebert is done.
Benjamin Hebert's caddie has got some serious fashion game.✌️https://t.co/WoPmhztVf9 pic.twitter.com/kDpJLkOTgx
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 26, 2016
Leave it to the Professionals
K.J. Choi with a club selection that most would not get away with.
Fairway metal from a fairway bunker.
And it's early. ?? https://t.co/tRXzECzWli
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 26, 2016
Teaser of the Day
Billy’s full interview with Thomas Bjorn will air tonight.
? Billy's back! Catch the full interview tonight… https://t.co/TxeqtIfEco
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 26, 2016
Advice of the Day
Olympian Graham DeLaet, father of twins, has some good advice for a man about to become a twin father himself.
Auto minivan. https://t.co/XSKWplKT9C
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) August 26, 2016
Quote of the Day
Good quote from Andy Sullivan in an article by the Nuneaton news:
BB: We’ve seen plenty of attention placed on Andy ‘Beef’ Johnston of late, as crowds and TV audiences lap up his nickname and charismatic personality. You have your own nickname, the Smiling Assassin, that pays homage to the smile you seem to retain throughout most of your televised rounds of golf. Does it grate?
Sullivan: “No, I don’t mind it. I think it’s difficult, sometimes, to keep up the bravado of it. It is a frustrating game, and you do get annoyed by it. When you do get annoyed, people see it and it’s hard. You want to keep the mantra up of being smiley on the golf course but it’s so hard.
“Sometimes I come off that golf course and I am having to sign autographs and do interviews and you don’t want to do it.
“It’s a difficult tag to have at times but it’s good for golf. I think players like me and Beef [Andrew Johnston] are good for golf. Golf is definitely short of a few characters and I think us sort of guys are making a difference.”
Video of the Day
Awesome view of a wide green at the Made In Denmark.
The 18th green at Himmerland is 87 yards wide!?https://t.co/nCGnVjGXvj
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 26, 2016
Decoration of the Day
Jimmy Walker’s wife found some interesting decor for the chipping areas at their house.
We have 3 chipping areas at our house. One is close to some windows. Bought this sign as a warning ? #bethpage pic.twitter.com/NXCzJGaujB
— Erin Walker (@tourwifetravels) August 25, 2016
Urinal of the Day
Speaking of unusual decor:
Greatest urinal ever! pic.twitter.com/cxs5gSPy8w
— Justin Leonard (@jlmountainman) August 25, 2016
Golf is Cool: Celebrity Edition
A video posted by Greg Norman highlighting celebrities enjoying golf.
Fun, Young, Cool – https://t.co/AEnxN69MSO
Why is golf fun, young and cool? Celebrities explain why they love the game.— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) August 26, 2016
